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93rd Annual Awards Banquet and Technical Symposium

November 22, 2002

New York Athletic Club, New York City

New York Athletic Club (180 Central Park South - 9th Floor, New York, NY)

$100 per person

4:00 - 5:30 pm RCA ROUNDTABLE & HISTORICAL EXHIBITION

Swap stories and share memories with prominent radio pioneers at this unique pre-banquet discussion group and exhibition of historical photos, first generation equipment, archival papers and other memorabilia from the personal collections of guest speakers. This moderator-led discussion group will focus on some of the more defining moments in radio’s past, allowing speakers and the audience to talk about the inventions of the day and how they helped shape and influence today’s wireless world.

5:00 pm COCKTAIL RECEPTION

7:00 pm DINNER

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Deputy Chief (Ret.) Vincent Dunn

With the New York City Fire Department for 26 years - with a total of 42 years service - will be this year's keynote speaker. Chief Dunn is a major authority when it comes to fire fighting and prevention. He is a respected teacher, author and consultant. His expertise includes command and control, safety and survival, fire-fighting tactics, hazardous material incidents and much more. Chief Dunn will share with us how wireless communications was used and what was lacking and badly needed during the September 11th catastrophe. He has been a documented critic of the inadequate equipment needed for building safety. One of his published papers is "Why The World Trade Center Collapsed."

2002 AWARDS

SPECIAL SERVICES AWARD

Karen J. Clark

For Significant Contributions to the Support and Advancement of The Radio Club of America, Inc.

THE FRANK A. GUNTHER AWARD

Kenneth A. Hoagland

For His Major Contributions to the Advancement of Military Electronic Communications Systems

THE FRED M. LINK AWARD

James W. Campbell

For His Substantial Contributions to the Advancement and Development of Land Mobile Radio and Communications

ALFRED H. GREBE MEMORIAL AWARD

Gilbert R. Houck

For Achieving Excellence Through Outstanding Quality in the Design and Manufacture of Electronic Components such as Precision Quartz Crystals

SARNOFF CITATION

William F. Baker

For His Exceptional Contribution to Electronic Communication, Education and Entertainment.

INDUCTION OF THE 2002 FELLOWS

Hadley D. Allhands
Donald R. Appleby Jr.
Lawrence V. Behr
Robert G. Buus
Verle G. Duvall
E. Lee Kaywork
Alan F. Leffler
Paul W. Mills II
Robert A. Moesch
Glen S. Nash
John R. "Jack" Quinn
Dennis A. Riise
H. Paul Shuch Ph.D.
Charles J. Soulliard
Jim C. Stratt
William T. Thornton
Matthew F. Tyszka Jr.
Frank P. Weed
C. Bart Whitehouse Ed.D.